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Chameleon
变色龙
Chameleon is an action arcade game released by Jaleco in 1983. Players control a chameleon character that must navigate through various levels while avoiding enemies and obstacles. The game features simple controls where the player moves left and right, jumping to traverse platforms and evade threats. Each level presents progressively challenging layouts with enemies that patrol set patterns. The chameleon's ability to blend with its surroundings is central to the gameplay mechanic, allowing players to hide from enemies temporarily. The game consists of multiple stages that increase in difficulty, requiring precise timing and platforming skills to advance.
- Developer
- Jaleco
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (4.1K)
- Last updated
Chameleon Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Chameleon on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Chameleon Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Chameleon on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Chameleon" Arcade longplay 1983
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chameleon released?
Chameleon was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Chameleon?
Chameleon was developed by Jaleco, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Chameleon?
Chameleon is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Chameleon for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Chameleon runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Chameleon in the browser?
No. Chameleon streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Chameleon?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Chameleon work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Chameleon this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Chameleon. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
